Self Development

I learned about power and influence in the workplace years ago. I was a Senior Buyer at the time in a large Aerospace company, when all of a sudden I inherited a new boss (from the outside). He was about 8 years younger (around 28 years old) than I was.  The odd part was that my current boss was doing a great job, but he was basically forced out of his position (to make room for my new boss) and politely asked to take a leadership...

I am currently looking for a contract as a Senior Project Manager. I was recently the IT Project Manager within a 400 million dollar Project and prior to that, at the highest level of consulting at IBM. I am incorporated and also have a second side business (I am experienced and very hardworking…see?).  You will see President and Founder now on my LinkedIn. How is my Job search going?  Job searching (or contract searching) is one of...

This article is to provide insight into the trials and tribulations of finding the “perfect” job. What am I looking for? I have an incorporated business in IT | Supply Chain | S&OP | SAP | Consulting, therefore a Project Management contract of 6 months or more is my preference.  I am open to other senior positions as well. I own my business to be my own boss, create business partnerships, a more flexible lifestyle and seek...

Job searching is one giant unnerving roller coaster ride One of the biggest challenges in life is job searching. Whether you like it or not, our jobs define who we are in the eyes of others, and is our principal driver of meaning and purpose. How many times do you get asked what you do in life by strangers at a party? As much as you want to say “I am a peace loving libertarian”, people want to know what you DO. Job searching is one of...

Incivility in the workplace is only getting worse. The only client I quit was because of incivility. I left the project in perfect shape. Here are a few notes from the book – Mastering Civility: A Manifesto for the Workplace In the Civility in America 2016 survey, almost all respondents—95 percent—believed we have a civility problem. It wasn’t the hours spent at work or other factors like workload, decision authority, or discretion...

Here I go again on my own Goin’ down the only road I’ve ever known Like a drifter I was born to walk alone An’ I’ve made up my mind, I ain’t wasting no more time  – Whitesnake       I am a Project Manager. I am also a Project Manager ready for another contract! Know of one? I didn’t dream of becoming a Project Manager when I was in high school. Neither was I like Tiger Woods whose...